Classroom DisruptionThe following is an example of a statement you may wish to include in your syllabus. You may also include other examples of disruptive behavior and/or consequences should such behavior occur.

Behavior or conduct that disrupts the class or fellow students will not be allowed. Examples include, but are not limited to: note-passing, texting, talking during lecture, eating, interrupting classmates or speakers, use of cell phones or audible pagers. If disruptive behavior occurs, the student(s) will be asked directly to stop the disruptive behavior. If the behavior persists after 3 direct warnings, class will be dismissed and the student(s) asked to meet individually with the instructor outside of class time.